Iseyin Residents Demand Urgent Repairs for Collapsed Road

Residents of Iseyin, located in the Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, are expressing their concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Iseyin-Abeokuta road, which has significantly affected farmers, truck drivers, and other road users. During an inspection on Wednesday, led by Segun Adeleke, President of Ebedi Frontliners, residents highlighted the urgent need for intervention to prevent further economic losses.

The road, last reconstructed during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, has been neglected, leading to spoilage of farm produce as vehicles get stuck or fall off the road. Adeleke called on the Minister for Works, David Umahi, to visit and assess the situation, noting additional collapses at Ado-Awaye.

Saheed Alaran, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Federal House of Representatives, assured that the Federal Government would address the issue. Other stakeholders, including Dasola Fadiran and Yemisi Iranloye, have called for a state of emergency on the road due to its poor condition and the impact on local livelihoods.